THE CHANGING ROLE OF EXPORT CREDIT AGENCIES IN THE WORLD
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https://doi.org/10.60078/2992-877X-2026-vol4-iss1-pp236-242Abstract
This article examines the activities of export credit agencies in providing financial support to exporters in conditions of global competition and market instability. It analyzes government mechanisms for stimulating foreign economic activity, the historical development of the export credit and insurance system, and key trends in the changing strategies of export credit agencies. Particular attention is paid to the transformation of export financing in the context of the global climate agenda and the transition to a green economy.
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export-credit agency insurance export financing financial protection international tradeReferences
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